Manganese - Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Manganese

Cardiovascular System

 Manganese may help to prevent and treat Atherosclerosis by inhibiting the ability of Copper to stimulate the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[1]

 Manganese may alleviate various Heart ailments.

Digestive System

 Manganese may facilitate the production of Bile.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Manganese may help to prevent Gallstones.  ^[2]

 Manganese may improve the function of the Pancreas.  Anecdotal Evidence

Ears/Hearing

 Deafness may occur as a result of Manganese deficiency.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Many Ear ailments may occur as a symptom of Manganese deficiency.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Tinnitus may occur as a symptom of Manganese deficiency.  Anecdotal Evidence 

Excretory System

 Manganese accumulates in the Kidneys and may help to prevent Kidney Stones.  Anecdotal Evidence

Eyes/Vison

 Manganese may be essential for maintaining the integrity of Photoreceptors.  ^[3]

Immune System

 Manganese may inhibit HIV-1 Viral Reverse Transcriptase.  It may therefore be useful for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients.  ^[4]

Metabolism

 Manganese (5 - 15 mg per day) may be beneficial in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus (due to its ability to activate the enzymes involved in the process of ) and Diabetes Mellitus patients are generally found to have approximately 50% of the levels of Manganese of normal, healthy persons.  ^[5]